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Robert Reich

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"The largest immigrant deportation and prison contractors in the US are expecting an epic payout this year: for every $1 that they donated to GOP campaigns in 2024, these private companies stand to reap more than $11,000 in increased annual revenue."

ICE Detention Contractors Are Reaping Massive Profits

The largest immigrant deportation and prison contractors in the US are expecting an epic payout this year: for every $1

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January 30, 2026 at 8:45 PM

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Turtlemania Surges as ‘TMNT II: The Secret of the Ooze’ Returns to Theaters😎🎭🎥🐢
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Turtlemania Surges as 'TMNT II: The Secret of the Ooze' Returns to Theaters

The cult-beloved sequel celebrates its 35th anniversary with a week-long run showcasing its new 4K restoration.

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January 30, 2026 at 8:38 PM

Ramin

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Steven Spielberg Removed Harrison Ford from One of His Masterpieces, Deeming His Presence Unnecessary 🤔 share.google/zoRscEFjxWjF...

Steven Spielberg Removed Harrison Ford from One of His Masterpieces, Deeming His Presence Unnecessary - 3DVF

Steven Spielberg and Harrison Ford crossed paths on a tender classic, and one of them vanished before opening night. When does star power become the one thing a movie can’t afford?

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January 30, 2026 at 8:13 PM

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Catherine O’Hara, Star of ‘Beetlejuice’ and ‘Home Alone,’ Has Died 💔 #RIPCatherineOHara gizmodo.com/catherine-oh...

Catherine O'Hara, Star of 'Beetlejuice' and 'Home Alone,' Has Died

The comedic legend also starred in 'Schitt's Creek,' 'Best in Show,' 'The Last of Us,' and so much more.

gizmodo.com

January 30, 2026 at 8:09 PM

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How ICE is using facial recognition in Minnesota😲🇺🇸📱
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...

How ICE is using facial recognition in Minnesota

Mobile Fortify tech being used to scan faces of citizens and immigrants – but its use has prompted a severe backlash

www.theguardian.com

January 28, 2026 at 8:42 AM

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Scientists may have been wrong about what causes asthma🤔
www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...

Scientists may have been wrong about what causes asthma

Asthma may not be driven by the molecules scientists have blamed for decades. Researchers have identified “pseudo leukotrienes,” inflammation-triggering compounds formed by uncontrolled free-radical r...

www.sciencedaily.com

January 28, 2026 at 8:09 AM

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Robert Reich

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“Imagine how they lie when there’s no evidence to contradict them.”

Watch this powerful message from Jon Stewart.

January 27, 2026 at 7:59 PM

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People with more 'brown fat' have healthier cardiovascular systems. A new study in mice may explain why.🤔
www.livescience.com/health/heart...

People with more 'brown fat' have healthier cardiovascular systems. A new study in mice may explain why.

A mouse study shows that beige fat, previously known for its heating function, may also lower blood pressure by keeping blood vessels relaxed. The same may go for brown fat in humans.

www.livescience.com

January 27, 2026 at 11:00 AM

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Officials reinstate Covid-era monitoring and quarantines after outbreak of deadly virus that has no cure Across Asia😲🌏
www.dailymail.co.uk/health/artic...

Officials reinstate Covid-era quarantines after deadly virus outbreak

Health officials and airports have reinstated Covid-era restrictions and quarantines amid an outbreak of a deadly virus causes respiratory failure and brain swelling. It has no vaccine or no cure.

www.dailymail.co.uk

January 27, 2026 at 10:37 AM

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After 5 Years, Apple Finally Upgrades the AirTag😎
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After 5 Years, Apple Finally Upgrades the AirTag

The second-generation AirTag features Apple’s newer Ultra Wideband chip and has a louder speaker and better range.

www.wired.com

January 27, 2026 at 10:24 AM

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Best camera phones for photography in 2026🤔📱
amateurphotographer.com/buying-advic...

Best camera phones for photography in 2026

Our smartphone photography expert Amy Davies picks the best camera phones for photography in 2025, with options from all the major brands.

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January 27, 2026 at 9:42 AM

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Why Is There A Full-Size Parthenon at the Heart of the US? 🤔🇺🇸
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Why Is There A Full-Size Parthenon at the Heart of the US? - GreekReporter.com

Nashville's Parthenon, a stunning replica of Greece's iconic monument, embodies cultural connection between the US and Greece in Tennessee.

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January 27, 2026 at 9:19 AM

Ramin

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Finally, a smartphone that actually lasts three days on a single charge 😎📱🔋
www.gizchina.com/redmi-phones...

Finally, a smartphone that actually lasts three days on a single charge

Redmi confirms Turbo 5 Max specs: 9,000mAh battery, Dimensity 9500s, and a 3,500-nit OLED display. See the price and release date here.

www.gizchina.com

January 27, 2026 at 9:13 AM

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Samoa's prime minister proposes ban on non-Christian faiths after vowing 'God-centred' leadership 🤔🇼🇸
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...

Samoa's PM proposes compulsory fasting, ban on non-Christian religions

Samoa's prime minister has thrown the future of its religious minorities into doubt after flagging potential restrictions on non-Christian faiths.

www.abc.net.au

January 27, 2026 at 9:06 AM

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Navid Irani, a Bahá’í citizen in Mashhad, was arrested. #bahai #bahainews #Iran #bahaifaith iranpresswatch.org/post/25757/n...

Navid Irani, a Bahá’í citizen in Mashhad, was arrested. - Iran Press Watch

Source: iranwire.com Translation by Iran Press Watch According to IranWire, Navid Irani, a photographer and Bahá’í citizen living in Mashhad, has been arrested by the security forces of the Islamic Re...

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January 27, 2026 at 9:04 AM

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Security crackdown on Bahá’ís intensifies: three arrested in Kerman #bahai #bahainews #Iran #bahaifaith iranpresswatch.org/post/25761/s...

Security crackdown on Bahá’ís intensifies: three arrested in Kerman - Iran Press Watch

Source: www.radiozamaneh.com Translation by Iran Press Watch Amid the crackdown on protests in Iran, the continued arrests and accusations against Bahá’ís have increased concerns about the condition o...

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January 27, 2026 at 8:58 AM

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Intensified Security Pressure on Bahá’ís: Arrest of a Photojournalist and a 28-Year-Old Citizen in the Ongoing Wave of Crackdowns #bahai #bahainews #Iran #bahaifaith iranpresswatch.org/post/25764/i...

Intensified Security Pressure on Bahá’ís: Arrest of a Photojournalist and a 28-Year-Old Citizen in the Ongoing Wave of Crackdowns - Iran Press Watch

Source: www.radiozamaneh.com As part of the continuing wave of arrests and intensified security pressure against Bahá’í citizens, Artin Ghazanfari, a photojournalist, and Venus Hosseinnezhad, a 28-yea...

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January 27, 2026 at 8:54 AM

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Robert Reich

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Amazon Web Services hosts massive surveillance systems for both ICE and DHS.

Citizens Bank provides nearly $1 trillion in credit & bonds to private prison companies.

AT&T has a $147 million contract to provide communications services to DHS.

Know who is profiting from ICE’s cruelty.

January 26, 2026 at 5:57 PM

Ramin

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The happiest-looking dogs, according to science - so, do you agree that German shepherds should top the table? 😎🐶🐾
www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/...

The happiest-looking dogs, according to science - so, do you agree?

Every dog owner might like to think their furry companion is the cutest, but scientists have now revealed which pets really have the friendliest faces.

www.dailymail.co.uk

January 25, 2026 at 12:34 PM

Ramin

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Earth's oceans absorbed 23 ZETTAJOULES of heat in 2025 - enough to boil 69 quadrillion kettles 😲
www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/...

Earth's oceans absorbed 23 ZETTAJOULES of heat in 2025

Scientists have revealed the incredible amount of heat Earth's oceans absorbed in 2025.

www.dailymail.co.uk

January 25, 2026 at 12:32 PM

Ramin

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Archaeologists Say They've Finally Found a Long-Lost Basilica That Matches the Description the Architect Wrote 2,000 Years Ago😎
www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/a...